New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Michael Scott Morgenstern
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Potomac, MD. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2184802
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Michael Scott Morgenstern ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #18 of 71
- by tenure in Potomac office peers
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2184802 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Michael Scott Morgenstern, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Michael Morgenstern, located in Potomac, MD, ZIP 20854. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (3,933 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Michael Scott Morgenstern still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Michael Scott Morgenstern's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Potomac, MD office peers
Michael Scott Morgenstern is toward the newer end of Potomac, MD's NY register cohort: #18 of 71 by years since admission. See the Potomac attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #18
- City cohort
- 71
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Potomac
- Gregory Paul Cirillo admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Lita Teresa Rosario admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Samuel Miles Spiritos admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Elizabeth Ayres Whiteside Whitman admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Michael compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 2,716 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Michael Scott Morgenstern is longer-tenured than 99%.
38 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,716 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,716 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 3,933 alumni in the New York register, 77.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2184802
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Michael Morgenstern
- City
- Potomac, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20854
- Phone
- (301) 217-9500
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Michael Scott Morgenstern's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.
Near-tenure American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1988 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Potomac, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Michael Scott Morgenstern: closest NY bar admission year outside MD, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~72 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1988)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Michael Morgenstern licensed?
Michael Morgenstern is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Michael Scott Morgenstern admitted to the bar?
Michael Scott Morgenstern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Michael Scott Morgenstern go to law school?
Michael Scott Morgenstern attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Michael Scott Morgenstern work for?
Michael Scott Morgenstern is associated with Law Office Of Michael Morgenstern in Potomac, MD.
Is Michael Scott Morgenstern in good standing?
Yes, Michael Scott Morgenstern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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